Welcoming new leadership: Introducing our new AGPAL and QIP Board Members

26 November 2024

AGPAL and QIP are proud to announce the appointment of four outstanding professionals who bring a wealth of expertise and leadership to our Boards. We warmly welcome David Osman, Julianne Badenoch, Jill Linklater, and Libby Dunstan as they join us in our mission to drive excellence in healthcare quality improvement. David Osman – AGPAL Board…

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Part 2: Foundations of general practice | Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition

19 November 2024

Building Better Practices: Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition PART 2: Foundations of general practice Following the release of the draft the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices 6th edition, industry consultation period and the commencement of the pilot program, our team is excited to provide you with a…

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Part 1: The Quintuple Aim of healthcare | Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition

31 October 2024

Building Better Practices: Insights into the RACGP Standards 6th edition PART 1: The Quintuple Aim of healthcare improvement and its role in Australian general practice Following the release of the draft the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices 6th edition, industry consultation period and the commencement of the pilot program,…

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Shining bright in the Top End – AAPM National Conference 2024 highlights

30 October 2024

The 2024 AAPM National Conference in Darwin was an exciting event filled with knowledge-sharing, connections, and opportunities to support healthcare excellence. AGPAL and QIP proudly participated and engaged with attendees at Booths 1 and 2, and delivered key presentations on accreditation and quality improvement.   The conference opened with the Saltwater Ceremony, a moving and…

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RACGP Standards 6th edition pilot launched and industry consultation now open

25 September 2024

AGPAL is proud to announce that it has been selected as the exclusive accreditation agency to lead the pilot assessments for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards 6th edition.

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The draft of the RACGP Standards for general practices 6th edition is here – have your say

23 September 2024

Have your say on the draft RACGP Standards (6th edition). Review key proposed changes and provide feedback by 20 October 2024 to help shape the future of general practice care in Australia.

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New standardised accreditation certificates for general practices: What you need to know

20 August 2024

From 1 September 2024 all general practices across Australia will receive a new style of accreditation certificate with an unique accreditation certificate number, when becoming accredited or re-accredited. This change is part of an initiative led by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission), in collaboration with the Department of…

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Launch of the Yana platform: Culturally responsive healthcare

19 August 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of the Yana platform, a dedicated resource hub designed to support heart disease and stroke recovery in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Yana offers a comprehensive suite of culturally appropriate educational resources, including eLearning modules, guidebooks, and toolkits. These resources are specifically developed to enhance the skills of frontline health professionals, enabling them to deliver culturally sensitive and effective care tailored to the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Enhancing practice and accreditation success: The vital role of patient feedback

13 August 2024

Patient feedback is a cornerstone of continuous improvement and quality assurance in general practice. It serves as an essential tool for understanding patient experiences, identifying areas for improvement, and enhancing overall service delivery. For practices, integrating patient feedback into everyday operations improves patient satisfaction and plays a key role in supporting practices with their accreditation requirements under the RACGP Standards for General Practices 5th edition. This article explores the benefits of patient feedback and outlines the specific criteria for patient feedback under the RACGP Standards.

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Coffee with Gary Industry Update | July 2024

23 July 2024

In the recent Coffee with Gary webinar, several significant industry updates were shared by AGPAL Director and Co-Surveyor Gary Smith AM, impacting various aspects of healthcare practices and policy. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the key points discussed.   Free Palliative Care Education and Training The Department of Health and Aged Care has compiled a…

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